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Remote, Oregon, United States
Remote only
Create, maintain, and execute automated test plans for software systems, identifying test automation opportunities to be incorporated into the testing cycle
Enhance and extend the automation library and framework
Write specialized testing tools for use in testing our software platform
Build automated tests to validate application performance and functionality
Perform whitebox testing and increase code test coverage
Possess, maintain, and further develop a thorough understanding of quality assurance practices, automation techniques, and tool creation
Mentor QA Specialists and other staff members on quality assurance practices, automation techniques, and basic load and performance tests
Participate in the product development lifecycle, from requirement analysis and design through testing and rollout, to ensure that the product meets business needs, and that system and software requirements are verifiable and quantifiable
Participate in code reviews, inspections, and walkthroughs
Develop detailed test plans, specifications, test cases, and test data sets that validate functional, performance, and load test requirements, and update existing test procedures based on requirement changes and test analysis
Analyze test results, identify, document, and report root causes for test failures by working with the development team and the defect tracking system
Provide feedback on a timely basis on project and testing status and any risks foreseen during project execution, as well as assess the confidence in all items tested
Support the development of User Acceptance Test Readiness plans, test procedures, and testing
Collect metrics and provide status reports on test engineering activities to line and project management
Make recommendations to improve product reliability, performance, quality assurance, best practices, and processes
Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with goals and for creative solutions
Guide change with a focus on optimal outcomes
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
4+ years’ experience in testing mid-sized to large enterprise applications, which should include experience in functional specification review, design specification review, and designing test processes/test cases
Understanding of software testing methodologies
Must have experience programming in one or more of the following, Java, C#, JavaScript and JQuery
Must be proficient working with SQL
Must have experience creating Microsoft or Nunit unit tests
Attention to detail and a strong desire for quality
Demonstrated experience with testing tools, (e.g. Test Director WinRunner, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner/Performance Center, jMeter), including recording and creating advanced scripts
Experience with use of a defect tracking utility
Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with and knowledge of QA processes, methodologies, and testing techniques, including negative tests, functional tests, White/Black box tests, automated and manual test processes, test case design, scripting and execution, regression testing, operational readiness tests, etc.
Familiarity with issues involved in testing in multi-tier environments
Ability to estimate, commit to work deadlines and work in a disciplined software development environment
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, process, time management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Meet/exceed organizations best practices, expectations, and standards
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